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Crux ave benedicta
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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3 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Crux ave benedicta — Lyrics
Crux ave benedícta,
Per te mors est devícta:
In te pepéndit Deus,
Rex et Salvátor meus.
Tu arbórum regína,
Salútis medicína;
Pressórum es levámen
Et trístium solámen.
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About Crux ave benedicta
This hymn celebrates the Holy Cross, exalting it as the means by which death was overcome and Christ the King and Saviour was lifted up. The Latin text extols the cross as a queen of trees, a medicine of salvation, and a solace for the distressed and sad. It is seen as a symbol of life, bearing Jesus, and a source of sustenance for the devoted mind. The unison voicing makes it accessible for many choirs, and its devotional nature is well-suited for sacred occasions. This traditional hymn offers a profound meditation on the significance of the cross in Christian belief.
